Why does Elvis Presley still electrify our hearts almost 50 years after his passing? In this episode, we unpack the psychology behind “The King’s” enduring appeal—from his humble Mississippi roots and gospel-infused beginnings to the mirror-neuron magic of his electrifying performances. Learn how parasocial bonds, collective nostalgia for 1950s America, and myth-making around Elvis’s life and death combine to make him a cultural touchstone for generations. We’ll hear from a music psychologist on the neurochemistry of fandom, a long-time superfan sharing personal memories, and a historian on why nostalgia is our constant emotional refuge in turbulent times.

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